Kiersten WhiteReseñas

Really was looking forward to this, but ultimately it wasn't my cup of tea. Interesting premise...love the 90s TV show reunion setup. Not at all scary and kinda one-dimensional characters. Finished it, but only because I hoped it would go somewhere interesting. It never did. Now debating whether I want to read Hide. Who doesn't like an abandoned amusement park as a setting? But fool me twice and all that.

Thoroughly enjoyed this whole trilogy. Glad that the ending wrapped everything up without feeling rushed or drawn out.

And I’m obsessed with Radu’s story arch from beginning to end.

Thoroughly enjoyed this whole trilogy. Glad that the ending wrapped everything up without feeling rushed or drawn out.

And I’m obsessed with Radu’s story arch from beginning to end.

Possible Triggers: Extreme gore
This is a dark horror story that’s filled to overflowing with blood, gore.... with a secret society of high society elites who are murdering the young, and the poor in order to secure the success of their own families. I had to wonder when they would turn on those like themselves when they became too much competition. Fodder for another book maybe. I do not misspeak when I say that it is grisly. The plot is well thought out and cleverly presented with a diverse cast of characters that are almost entirely TOO memorable. The central character and the heroine of this dark tale is very often totally unlikeable, and we learn that she is fighting a very dark past. The storyline is frighteningly simple...the game is composed of fourteen contestants who are dropped off in an abandoned amusement park for a game of extreme...and I do mean extreme... hide-and-seek. The winner is promised not only glorious fame but also a fifty-thousand-dollar cash prize. Believe me... we quickly find out what folks will do for that kind of money. The competitors range from an internet influencer who is looking for viral content for his program, to a couple of techies hoping for a chance to spend earn time with the executives of the extreme sports company that is sponsoring this "event". There is even a young woman trying to rebuild her life after an abusive relationship... and last but not least...a rural gas station attendant who just wants to make some "real-life" friends. Who in the world would want these people as friends??? Why doesn't he just go to a club or to church, or just go to the library??? Oh yeah now I remember...fifty thousand big green ones!! So, our little murdering groupies are composed from all walks and stations of life...all with one common goal in mind...kill before you're killed, then take the money and run quickly to the bank. I will have to say that it was less bleak than I expected after the first couple of chapters, but OMG...the amount of blood gore and body parts that was crammed into these pages! You probably will need to be HUGE fan of horror, or you'll spend a few weeks or months locked away in your house hiding under your covers with ever light in the house on, after finally closing the book. Of course, you'll have to eventually go out for food...but watch your back and stay away from the amusement park!!½

Doesn’t suffer from typical ‘middle child’ syndrome of trilogies where the 2nd book deviates too drastically in tone or pace. This was a cohesive extension of Book 1 and I’m even more excited for Book 3 now.

Doesn’t suffer from typical ‘middle child’ syndrome of trilogies where the 2nd book deviates too drastically in tone or pace. This was a cohesive extension of Book 1 and I’m even more excited for Book 3 now.

Surprising novel that reads like an epic fantasy but for beginners if that makes sense. Some of the secondary characters were hard to keep track of but overall it’s a very good story. Excited for Book 2.

Surprising novel that reads like an epic fantasy but for beginners if that makes sense. Some of the secondary characters were hard to keep track of but overall it’s a very good story. Excited for Book 2.

I didn't like it very much, I found it quite boring and I kept reading just to find out how it was going to end. I'm disappointed. Three and a half stars.

A WHAT NOW?!?!

a buffy ya spinoff series? my life is complete

OMG OMG OMG OMG YES YES YES

Full review on my blog here: https://thedeborahembury.wordpress.com/2019/06/27/the-guinevere-deception-by-kie...

This is definitely a series I'm going to be continuing!

Closer to a 4.5 because of a very rushed ending, but nevertheless I truly enjoyed reading this. "The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein" is visceral and doesn't shy away from the ugly parts of human nature and madness. This story does a marvelous job of bringing the OG Frankenstein story back to life (lol) but in a fresh way- I think Mary Shelley herself would love this book!

3.5
You know what, I kinda enjoyed this. Like the wording was really weird but like I found it funny how awfully things were written so it was fine

*4.5

El engaño de la princesa, de Kiersten White, una reinterpretación de la leyenda del rey Arturo. Kiersten White explora la naturaleza de la identidad, el inevitable coste del progreso y, por supuesto, la magia, el romance y la traición, por los que Ginebra sigue siendo la reina más famosa que jamás haya existido. La traición de Camelot es una lectura que deleita y atrapa al lector, y lo mantiene en vilo hasta que pueda conocer quién es quién en esta épica fantástica. TODO ES TAL Y COMO DEBE SER EN CAMELOT. El rey Arturo está expandiendo la influencia de su reino con la reina Ginebra a su lado. Sin embargo, cada noche, a la reina la atormentan sueños llenos de oscuridad y de un poder indescifrable. Puede que Ginebra haya aceptado su papel, pero sigue sin encontrar su lugar en ese mundo. Cuanto más se acerca a las personas que la rodean, a Brangien, que suspira por Isolda, su amor perdido; a Lancelot, que lucha por demostrar su valía como caballero de la reina; y a Arturo, que lo da todo por todos y, por lo tanto, nunca tiene suficiente para Ginebra, más cuenta se da de lo vacía que está. No tiene ni idea de quién era realmente antes de ser Ginebra. Cuanto más intenta proclamarse reina, más se pregunta si Mordred tenía razón y ella no pertenece a ese mundo. Nunca lo hará. Cuando un rescate sale mal provocando la muerte de alguien muy preciado, Ginebra regresa a Camelot, devastada, para enfrentarse a la mayor amenaza que ha llegado. No en forma de la Reina Oscura o de un ejército invasor, sino en forma de la hermana pequeña de la verdadera Ginebra. ¿SERÁ EL FIN DE SU ENGAÑO? ¿Y A QUIÉN ESTÁ ENGAÑANDO REALMENTE? ¿A CAMELOT O A SÍ MISMA?

Mientras viaja hacia el norte en dirección a la reina oscura, Ginebra cae en manos de sus enemigos. Tras ella se han quedado Lancelot, atrapada al otro lado de la barrera mágica que crearon para proteger a Camelot, y Arturo, quien está lejos de su reino persiguiendo falsas promesas. Pero el mayor peligro no es lo que Ginebra tiene por delante, sino lo que está enterrado en su interior. Decidida a desentrañar la verdad sobre su pasado con o sin la ayuda de Merlín, Ginebra une sus fuerzas con la hechicera Morgana y su hijo Mordred y se enfrenta a los sentimientos confusos y prohibidos que todavía alberga por él.

Ginebra está decidida a ponerlo todo en orden, cueste lo que cueste. A derrotar el mal que acecha. A rehacer el reino. A corregir los errores del pasado… aunque eso implique destruirse a sí misma.

Con la magia que extiende sus garras por las fronteras del reino de Arturo, el emblemático mago Merlín tiene una solución: decide enviar a Ginebra para que se convierta en la esposa de Arturo, para que pueda protegerlos de aquellos que buscan la caída de la ciudad que gobierna el joven rey. ¿Cuál es la trampa? El verdadero nombre de Ginebra. Su identidad verdadera. Nadie la conoce realmente. Ella es una sustituta, una joven que ha sacrificado todo para salvar Camelot. Para mantener a Arturo a salvo, Ginebra debe abrirse camino en una corte donde los antiguos residentes, incluida la misma familia de Arturo, quieren que las cosas continúen siendo como siempre, y los nuevos, aquellos atraídos por el sueño de Camelot, luchan por una vida mejor. Y siempre, en el corazón verde del bosque y las negras profundidades de los lagos, la magia espera al acecho para reconquistar el reino. Justas mortales, falsos caballeros y romances prohibidos no pueden compararse con la amenaza más grande: la joven de largo pelo negro que cabalga a través de la foresta oscura hacia Arturo. Porque cuando toda su existencia es una mentira, no es posible confiar ni siquiera en uno mismo.

Easy five stars. I loved this the whole way through, and better yet is that it made me want to pick up a classic tale I've never read and learn it anew! And EVEN BETTER, is that once I finished this one, that classic tale was already in the book right after ready for me to read!!

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Darkness, cleverness, twists and growth and I LOVED IT.

Recommended: YES YES YES!!!
For fans of shamelessly dark plots and characters, for those who can appreciate difficult moments (think Game of Thrones), for a fascinating new perspective on the story of Frankenstein and his monster

Thoughts:
Well clearly I loved it. This was a fantastic spontaneous October find, as it fit the "spooky" theme for the month perfectly. I've been really enjoying tales with darker tones lately (like [b:Foul Is Fair|42595554|Foul Is Fair|Hannah Capin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1558541437l/42595554._SY75_.jpg|66290359]), and this really hit the spot perfectly. The mysteries within the book twist and churn like a living things, reflecting the shadows that plague Elizabeth and Victor along the way.

Don't come into this looking for a romance, because you won't find one. That's not to say there isn't love, as we see that in a few other forms, but in a non-sexual way. Honestly, if you know anything about the original story of Frankenstein, you probably shouldn't be coming into this expecting romance anyway!

Ending: deeply satisfying. 100% support. And that's all I'll say about that. ☺

I am SO in love with Guinevere. This book is a new favorite for me.

Nadie espera que una princesa sea brutal. Pero Lada; la hija de Vlad Drácula; siempre lo fue. En cambio; su hermano Radu es un joven gentil; inteligente y sensible. Todo lo que Lada y su padre desprecian.
Cuando Drácula condena a sus hijos al destierro y los deja en manos del sultán otomano; Lada y Radu conocen a Mehmed. Por primera vez; Radu siente que tiene un verdadero amigo y Lada tal vez encuentre en él a alguien por quien valga la pena sentir algo. Para Radu; el imperio otomano es su hogar. Para Lada; el enemigo. Ella será capaz de sacrificarlo todo con tal de volver a su amada tierra.
Lada; Radu y Mehmed crean un triángulo oscuro y apasionado; que desafiará todas las reglas; lealtades y sentimientos.

Really interesting premise, ultimately gets a little muddy and, not sure confusing is the right word but it doesn't have as satisfying a resolution as I'd hoped.

An unexpected gem. Kept me interested and scared throughout.

*I got this book for review for my honest thoughts*

I really thought his book was so fun. I really wish I had re-read book one before the reading book 2. But I really loved being back in the Slayer world. I really loved the new characters overall. I also loved the main plot and mystery at the heart of this novel. I also loved the various camoes we got from buffy verse characters including one of my all time favorite characters. I really loved how Kirsten tackled this world and this character and would def check out future books if we ever get them!!

I found this book to be such a refreshing take on the cam lot myths. I really found the pacing and storytelling elements to be super strong. I really was so engaged in the story. I also loved the main characters and the side characters that populated this world. I really also like how kiersten took the myths and turned it on its head. This book was such a unexpected suprise. I really also loved the other POV that was included throughout this read. I also enjoyed the ending and really was impressed with it. I feel like that this book just scratched the surface and and super excited to see where this series goes in the future.

*I got this book early from the publisher for my honest thoughts*

I really enjoyed this book alot. I really found the tiebacks to the actually buffy characters a nice element. I really would loved a bit more connections to the buffy characters. I really enjoyed the new setting of this book and also the new set of characters. I found the premise of this book to super well done. I was really liked nina and loved her storyline in this book. I found her to be such a unique slayer. I also really liked the various mysteries we met had in this story. I wanted to the end to be a bit more fleshed out but I am so excited for book 2!!!